Camp Niantic by the Atlantic

If you are looking for a campground where you are monitored nonstop, need something to entertain your kids, or are expecting a lot of amenities — then Camp Niantic is not for you.
If you are looking for a solid campground and are more seasoned/​have camping supplies, at a cheap rate, and not be disturbed — then Camp Niantic is right up your alley.
A group of fifteenish of us went for the weekend. They had an area for larger groups camping which would have easily been able to accommodate upwards of 20 tents and still have plenty of room. The site had a nice rock fire circle already set up, as well as multiple picnic tables (some of these tables have seen better days — make sure you bring some chairs). There was a trailer right across from our area that had men and women bathrooms equipped with four stalls and two shower stalls. Showers were .50 for 5 minutes I believe.
The place is pretty eclectic, starting from the dummy in the entrance booth (reminded me of the guy from the Saw movies), to the 80ish year-​old woman running the front desk (who asked for IDs once she found out we were a ‘mixed group’ of females and males), to her daughter who came to the campground to collect our payment as they need the money to support her brother, who is a recovering heroin addict, who lives on the campground.
I would definitely go back, especially during the summer because Rocky Neck beach is less than 5 minutes down the road. That and it isn’t a state campground, so you can drink all day without being harassed and stay up as late as you want with a fire going (we were up until about 3).